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Last updated: July 18, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

Golf

American Sam Burns at the Open Championship heading into Sunday's final round at Royal Birkdale. Burns fired a 65 on Saturday, and is two shots ahead of Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee. Fox tied major with a 62, marking the third player to achieve the score this week. Local favorite Tommy Fleetwood is five shots back.

Basketball

WNBA coach Sandy Brondello issued an apology to Angel Reese after being overheard using a phrase that sounded like "protected species" to officials during a game on Friday.

Motorsports

George Russell expressed frustration with a "serious issue" affecting his Mercedes' straight-line performance, stating it makes his title fight with Kimi Antonelli "impossible." The straight-line speed problem has left him feeling "powerless."

Rugby

South Africa over Wales in the third round of the Nations Championship, scoring seven tries. Meanwhile, Scotland overpowered Fiji in a hard-fought Nations Championship match, securing a bonus-point win.

Cycling

Tadej Pogacar in the Tour de France with another commanding victory on the mountainous Stage.

Tennis

Wimbledon finalist Karolina Muchova after undergoing "small surgery." She anticipates being sidelined for "a few weeks."

Track & Field

Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson at the London Diamond League, admitting it has been a "tough couple of weeks."

Soccer

Argentina wore a replica of their iconic 1986 FIFA World Cup kit during their match against England at the Nations Championship.

Rugby League

Warrington Wolves' Matty Ashton with a brace, as his team comfortably defeated reigning Super League champions Hull KR.

Collectibles

Cooper Flagg's latest rookie card, a one-of-one numbered edition, is projected to sell for as much as $5 million by at least one collector.

Other Sports

The Premier Lacrosse League and Women's Professional Lacrosse League, including schedules, key stats, and injury notes for July 17-19. ESPN also published an article outlining key questions that need answering for every Top 25 team, covering areas like new coaches and unproven players.